Originally Posted by
bonzaiflyer
So the E195 went away (after years of threats as noted earlier) to be replaced by the $1000 Gift Card for 204k points. It just recently went up to 255k points. I'm really disgusted with what Marriott has done to devalue the points and loyalty.
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+1
As someone who has been a rabid Marriott aficionado for decades, this is the first devaluation that has me actually questioning my own loyalty. The ironic thing is, for me, that I just recently attained both LT status AND retired on disability. So, my opportunities for gaining status at another chain are now essentially moot.